23 Handmade Christmas Gifts Ideas for a Thrifty, Memorable Christmas

It’s that time of year – the time of year when we create memories, spend time together as a family, remember the reason for the season and …..sometimes spend way too much and much more than we expected.

Well, one of the best ways to keep the season special, memorable, in budget and fun is by making and giving homemade gifts! They are filled with lasting, loving memories!

But it also has the benefit of saving money too, so it is such a beautiful way to share the season with those you love.

Well, there are thousands of handmade gift ideas out there, but we are going to share 23 fabulous ones to either make exactly or provide inspiration for other homemade gifts! The more ideas we see, the more ideas it gives us in making our own gifts.

So, enjoy these special creations!

Design a Robot Kit by Tried and True

Crochet Heart Coffee Cozy by Tatertots and Jello

Dried Fruit Potpourri by Just Us Four

DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers by One Artsy Mama

DIY Gingerbread House Kit by Mom 4 Real

Mini Polaroid Necklace by Polish the Stars

DIY Painted Cork Coasters by The Thinking Closet

DIY Christmas Mugs by Tatertots and Jello

Christmas Sugar Scrub by Lolly Jane

Peppermint Sugar Scrub by Gingerly Made

Peppermint Soap by Happiness is Homemade

DIY Christmas Gift by The Gunny Sack

Snowball Playdough by Yellow Bliss Road

DIY Pocket Hand Warmers by Practically Functional

T shirt Infinity Scarf by The Thinking Closet

Peppermint Sea Salt Scrub by The Happy Housie

DIY Wood Burned Spoons by Cherished Bliss

Homemade Extract by Bubbly Nature Creations

Cross Stitch Family Portrait by Petals to Picots

DIY Snowflake Puzzle by B Inspired Mama

Stenciled Photo Frame by One Artsy Mama

Stenciled Tea Towels by unoriginal Mom

Rosemary Tomato Pesto by Nifty Thrifty Things

We hope you gained some ideas and inspiration for a handmade Christmas this year! For many more DIY ideas – see our DIY Gallery of Ideas. 

What gifts have you made in the past?